Tremors felt in Australia after 7.3-magnitude earthquake in Indonesia's Banda Sea

A powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck near Indonesia's Tanimbar islands in Banda Sea, with tremors being felt as far away as northern Australia

A powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck near to Indonesia's Tanimbar islands in the Banda Sea Monday, with tremors being felt as far away as northern Australia.

The earthquake hit at a depth of about 208 kilometers , according to the United States Geological Survey . Residents in the Australian city of Darwin, approximately 720 kilometers away , said they could feel shaking due to the seismic activity. CNN affiliate Nine News Darwin said on Twitter shaking could be felt in its studios for several minutes. Buildings throughout the city were evacuated due to the quake, Nine News reported.

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